Happy Birthday America!
Who stayed up past their bedtime watching the local firework display? Anyone?
My afternoon was spent the same way as my morning – glued to the couch with ice on my knee and remote and computer in hand. Do you know how difficult it is to sit still? Very.
Derek officially became my hero when he arrived home at 3:00 with a soy iced coffee in hand. Major boyfriend points there. 🙂
Even more bonus points for popped popcorn.
We shared the bag. Popcorn is always one of those things that taste so good at first, but then the greasiness of the butter catches up to and I start to feel ill. A half a bag is usually just about right.
Our original plans for tonight included a night out at Channelside with fireworks. I kept off my knee all day hoping I could still make it out. Right when 5:00pm rolled around I said ‘the hell with it,’ took a couple of asprin, got dressed, and said ‘let’s go.’ There’s only so much couch sitting this girl can take.
We were good. Limited stairs, limited walking, and lots of sitting. Almost as good as staying at home except then there would have been no fancy meal or fireworks involved.
We headed to Harbour Island first and tried a new-to-us restaurant I found online called Cafe Dufrain.
The menu was short and sweet.
With an emphasis on organic products. Loved that.
I ordered the Wood Grilled Chicken Sandwich and was not disappointed.
The chicken was moist and flavorful, but the real winners in the dish were the sweet and tangy mustard molasses bbq sauce and deliciously rich smoked cheddar cheese.
The lemon hazelnut asparagus was a real crowd pleaser as well. They cut like butter – soft and silky with just the slightest chew.
Derek enjoyed his burger as well. We will be back. 🙂
After dinner we moseyed over to Channelside for dessert.
Knee was doing good. I think it needed a good stretch anyways.
Which one to choose?
We picked up a cupcake and headed back to the bridge to wait for fireworks.
Cupcake time!
One of the few cupcakes where I preferred the cake to the icing. Cake – good. Icing – too much sugar, not enough chocolate. 🙂
The fireworks were suppose to start at 9:00, but 9:00 came and went and we were left waiting…
and waiting…
and waiting…
FINALLY at a quarter to 10 something started to happen!
BOOM!
I’ve seen fireworks a million times, but there’s something about seeing them on the 4th of July that just makes them that much more special. Kind of like how you could listen to Christmas music all year round, but it only feels right when you listen to it at Christmas time. Fireworks have their once a year focus and this was it!
Happy 4th of July Everyone!
Fun! And icing should always be as good or better than cake 🙂
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That last pic of you and Derek is frame-worthy! So cute!
That restaurant looks great! I love short and sweet menus too.
Hope your leg is feeling better!
Happy 4th from Canada! The fireworks look amazing!
Jayme @ Runner-n-spice recently posted..Lemon Chia Seed Muffins
Looks like a fun day! I’m kind of bummed I stayed home this year. I never do anything exciting, but I used to go to a park near my house and watch a really cool fireworks show!
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We sat at home 🙁
It is the first year in a long time I will miss fireworks. I even forgot to tape the Boston Pops.
ARG!
Oh well. Next year will have to be epic or something. I’m glad the knee held up!
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Oh you are so right about fireworks and the 4th!
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Glad your knee is feeling better. It must have felt great to get out and start moving again. That last pic of you and Derek is adorable! 🙂 Happy 4th to you guys!
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You look so pretty! Love the outfit—bum knee and all!
Ok Meghann, sharing is caring. Where did you get that dress?!
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It’s from American Eagle – circa late june 2009
Darn! Two years behind the eight ball! Haha thanks for sharing, though!
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Me too! I was going to ask!
Lauren @ Sweet and Twisted recently posted..Birthday Picnic & Cream Cheese Brownies
I used the same title for my Canada Day post! I’m sure many, many other bloggers did too!
http://www.beegoesbananas.com/2011/07/baby-youre-firework.html
I don’t think I could handle the couch all day either, glad to see you got to enjoy the holiday a little. I love your dress btw!
Fit Chick Britt recently posted..A Little Bit of a Lazy Weekend
Definitely past my bed time. We had some storms here in Atlanta, so the fireworks didn’t go off until 10. After driving home, it was definitely later than I’d planned.
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I love your dress! Where’d you get it, if you don’t mind me asking?
Dinner looked divine. Wishing I was in FL! 😉
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It’s from American Eagle. I bought it in June of 2009
Hmm, looks like I’m a little late on that one, but thanks!
Glad you decided to get up and enjoy your evening!
Im the same way with the 4th and Christmas! Love taking full advantage of the holidays when they roll around.
We went to see fireworks, only to realize that our town cancelled them this year 🙁 Lots of towns around us have been doing that because of budget problems, so we just ended up going on a crazy fireworks hunt! We found a few, and that made for a pretty fun night 🙂
And I’m sure that a little bit of walking and fresh air was just what the doctor ordered!
Liv @ The Salty n’ Sweet recently posted..Saturday Sun
Yes, I totally went to see the local fireworks! You’re right about them always being magical on the 4th.
Looks like you had such a nice day. I’m glad your leg is feeling good enough for you to get out!
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You two are too cute! 🙂
Looks like a great way to celebrate! 🙂
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That is a nice picture of your two at the end!
We didn’t watch any fireworks yesterday, but we heard them late last night.
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So happy your bum knee let you partake of the festivities!!
Amanda @ There Are 2 Sides recently posted..an epic 4th of July celebration
Great photos of the fireworks. I can never seem to get good photos of fireworks; mine come out really dark with barely any “sparkle.”
Glad you were able to get up and out last night to enjoy!
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Oh you look way cute <—love the outfit!! Yah for the 4th 🙂
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife recently posted..Living Healthy And Eating
Ahh, I sympathize with you! It seems like the firework shows around here always start at least an hour after they originally say they’re going to… its kinda the yearly thing–waiting, waiting, waiting forever while getting eaten alive by bugs out on the island for the fireworks to start!
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That’s why I’m glad the big fireworks event in the UK is in November. You don’t have to wait as long for it go dark.
Of course I stayed up late. I looooovvvvveeee fireworks!
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I love your dress! You looked so patriotic! 🙂
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